Vijayadashami 2026 – Date
Vijayadashami (Dasara) in 2026 falls on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Vijayadashami (Dasara), Ashwayuja Sukla Dasami, closes Navaratri: the victory of Durga over Mahishasura and of Rama over Ravana. In the Telugu states the day is for jammi (sami) puja after the aparahna, exchanging sami leaves as 'gold', reading the Aparajita stotram and beginning new learning and ventures in the Vijaya muhurtam. The dasami present at aparahna (afternoon) decides the date, which is why it can differ from the day the dasami is at sunrise.
Tithi timing
Sukla Dasami begins 20 October 2026 at 12:50 PM IST and ends 21 October 2026 at 2:12 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Ashwayuja sukla dasami prevailing at aparahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day (validated 2026-10-20 in 3 cities).
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
Different date in: Sydney, Singapore — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Vijayadashami in 2026?
Vijayadashami 2026 is on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Which tithi is Vijayadashami?
Sukla Dasami of Ashwayuja masa (amanta).
How is the date of Vijayadashami decided?
Ashwayuja sukla dasami prevailing at aparahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day (validated 2026-10-20 in 3 cities).
What day of the week is Vijayadashami 2026?
Tuesday.
Related
- Bathukamma begins (Engili Pula Bathukamma) – Saturday 10 October 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya – Saturday 10 October 2026
- Ashwayuja Masam begins – Sunday 11 October 2026
- Sharad Navaratri (Dasara) begins – Sunday 11 October 2026
- Saraswati Puja (Mula Nakshatram) – Saturday 17 October 2026
- Durgashtami – Monday 19 October 2026
- Maha Navami – Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Sharad Pournami (Kojagari) – Monday 26 October 2026
- Atla Taddi – Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Dhana Trayodashi (Dhanteras) – Friday 6 November 2026
- Deepavali (Lakshmi Puja) – Sunday 8 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi – Sunday 8 November 2026
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